On This Mother’s Day, Three Louisiana Mothers Grieve The Deaths Of Eight Of Their...
On the eve of Mother's Day, eight children were buried in Shreveport, Louisiana, after being fatally shot by their father, in a tragic reminder of the collision of mental health and gun access in America.
Person Who Jumped Perimeter Fence Is Hit And Killed By Frontier Plane During Takeoff...
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane after jumping a perimeter fence and crossing a runway at Denver International Airport, resulting in 12 people injured and the flight being aborted.
Who Was The Enslaved Black Child Depicted In Famous 18th-Century Portrait? Researchers Can Now...
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the enslaved Black child depicted in an 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds, known as "Jersey", was a real person with a naval career, and that his full name was Boston Jersey, who later baptized himself as George Walker.
Waves Of Passengers Evacuated From Cruise Ship Hit By Deadly Hantavirus
Dozens of passengers were evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius, which had been affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, with the help of multiple nations, and the remaining passengers and crew are being repatriated to their home countries.
FBI Search Of Black Virginia Senator’s Office Sparks Fury
The FBI's search of Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas' office has sparked outrage among Democrats and Black voters, who view the move as a political attack on voting rights and redistricting.
Civil Rights Leaders Prepare For Fight After Axing Of Voting Rights Act
Civil Rights leaders across the US have expressed outrage and alarm over the Supreme Court ruling that struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district, which they fear will lead to increased partisan gerrymandering and weaken the Voting Rights Act.
What We Know About The Canvas Hack Impacting Thousands Of Schools
A hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that shut down the education platform Canvas, which is used by universities and K-12 schools across the US, and demanded a ransom to prevent data leaks from the platform.
From U.S. To Singapore, Cruise Passengers Are Being Monitored For Hantavirus
The World Health Organization has identified five confirmed cases of hantavirus infection linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths and 146 people still onboard, prompting international health authorities to race to trace and contain the outbreak.
Barack Obama’s Goal For His Library: ‘I Want Them To Put My Presidency In...
Former President Barack Obama expressed his hopes for his presidential library in Chicago to put his presidency in context and to promote the Democratic Party's values of equality, fairness, and the ability to communicate with regular people.
Senate GOP Eyes $1 Billion For Trump Ballroom Security As Part Of ICE, Border...
Senate Republicans are proposing a $1 billion package to fund security upgrades for President Trump's future White House ballroom, as part of a broader immigration enforcement package.
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
